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    How to form offset bend using Marley 110mm soil

    Hi all, Does anyone know which products from the Marley 110mm soil range to use to form an offset bend to go around the eaves of a house? They produce an Offset Bend which I take it is used for the top (see link below), but what about the bottom of the bend?: Catalogue - Marley Plumbing &...
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    Radiator advice needed

    Hi all. The local authority have just installed a new central heating system but I'm not sure if they have done things right? We noticed that downstairs is a lot cooler than prior to the new system being installed but we put it down to the pipes being run up the walls behind trunking rather...
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    hairdressers hot water

    i,m taking out a andrews 190lt open flue unvented cylinder , not sure what advice to give for hot water supply . has to feed 4 basins . has to be gas , not keen on direct heating..
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    Compression joint leak hassle.

    Hi all. I have a leak that I just can't cure. My mains stopcock is in the concrete floor in a 9x9" hole forcing me to use a tap spanner It decided to leak from below the input comp. nut. There is hardly any clearance to drop the nut down to get behind what may be an olive or a flange. After a...
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    Worcester Bosch Combi boiler - non return valve - help needed

    Hi, Hoping someone on here can help me clarify the water regs on my problem: Had a worcester bosch combi boiler installed in Nov last year, had no probs until last night, replaced a radiator, then re-pressurised the boiler back to just over 1 bar, then after about 3 hours, it made a very...
    • mainvein
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    • boiler bosch combi combi boiler help return screwfix valve worcester worcester bosch
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    New Bristol based plumber!

    Hello there lads and ladesses, Just thought I'd pop on and say hello, names James, been a plumber for 4 years now, still learning as you can imagine. Been plumbing based in the Bristol and surrounding areas for the same time, currently in the process of finishing my ACS gas course to finally...
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    Alpha CB24 - Tepid Radiators

    Guys Any knowledge out there on radiators being tepid at best, pump is electrically & mechanically ok although flow through the radiators sounds non-existent even when valves are completely open. H.W. is fine all the time. When the boiler fires up, the heating flow pipe heats up significantly...
    • billys56
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    • alpha radiators screwfix
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Gledhill thermal store

    Just been to look at job changing a couple of rads on the above system. Large square tank (thermal store) with small i assume f+e tank on top expansion vessel for i think hot water. Also noticed a filling loop. Never seen this system before. Thermal store tank full of central heating system...
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    2 solar panels

    I have 2 stand off solar panels with brackets for sale. the packing cases are in a very poor condition, and the supplier wont take them back. Panels and brackets are brand new, and unused. Dimensions are 2015mm x 1015mm x 110mm weight per panel is 36 Kg £800 for the pair
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    Drilling granite

    It has suddenly become my lot to drill flue and pipe holes in granite stone walls. Like 15" thick granite stone walls. Has anyone found any method/tool that does better than any other? Semtex is NOT an option.
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    How much would you charge/pay day rate for Gas Safe Engineer?

    ok guys. Im doing a little research on rates for qualified gas safe engineers. now I realise that PQE experience is important, and for this example say 12-18 months PQE and a competent person. Im wanting to know what a fair day rate is to charge/pay for working in the Yorkshire area (South...
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    suprima 30kw pipe sizing off flow and return

    Hi, I have noticed that the suprima 30 kw boiler has 22 mm coming out of the top, but the plumber when connected to it increased the pipe size to 28mm pipe? Im just wondering why didnt the manuracturer just have 28mm coming out in the first place? Are there any other boilers where this...
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    Drain camera

    I am thinking of investing in a drain camera. I have seen some on ebay for less than £400, any thoughts? Any recommendations of what , or what not to buy
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    central heating extension

    A customer asked me to add 4 more rads to his vented heating system. I have fitted 2 of them and I am having problems in getting all the rads to produce heat. All the rads are fed from the loft downwards. Some are in groups 2 or 3. There are a total of 13 rads. Any suggestions to problem?
    • indigo
    • Thread
    • central central heating heating screwfix
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Central Heating Forum
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    Where on earth can I find this ?

    Evening all, I know I am not the most active person here but would really appericate it if you guys could help me out finding out where to get this hose. I am after a rubber hose with a internal bore of 12mm I guess. I work with several guys that have these hose but they have them from there...
    • Steve @ TheHeatingHub
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    • screwfix
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    unbelievable!!!

    one of my suppliers got done over by gippos[or so they allege]last Sunday,they took 18 boilers several tonnes of copper and a few power tools and their Luton was taken to take all the kit away and this is not a big chain just a small independent, they say 30 grand in total thats without the vans...
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    jambo

    after the latest post:D. i thought it time i started a jambo apreciation society for all that want to join. thought i better put in the pub though. dont get this wrong but i love reading this guys threads:D:D, and i am not allienating him in any way. honestly.
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    new heating system needed

    i have a powermax 155x,9 years old and the hot water as more or less failed. i am in norfolk and its a real struggle to find a fitter for powermax. it seems i need a blender valve and heat exchanger costing around £300 plus vat then add the labour. it has not been serviced for around 6 years,as...
    • gazza2010
    • Thread
    • heating heating system screwfix system
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    I need a boiler connecting up in Lancashire

    I am looking for a gas safe plumber to come and connect up a new glow worm boiler in Accrington, Lancashire it will be cash so looking for the best price. The boiler is still in the box there is existing pipework that will need some re-routing and a new hole for the flue, will also need the...
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    Glow-Worm and Vaillant Boilers and Parts

    I have recently completed a project installing vaillant and glow-worm boilers into some new flats and repairing boilers in some older flats. I also have some designer radiators I have alot of pieces left over which Im willing to sell at a good price as I know longer have any use for them...

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